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Cameron B. Leftwich

37 years old · died October 28, 2016 · Dakota County Law Enforcement Center, Dakota County, Minnesota

Cameron B. Leftwich, 37, of Eagan, died on October 28, 2016, while held at the Dakota County Jail. According to the jail's account, a correctional deputy found him hanging in his cell during routine rounds, and attempts to revive him failed before he was pronounced dead at the jail. A state review by Minnesota Department of Corrections detention facility inspector Jen Pfeifer said well-being checks were performed correctly and medical attention was timely and appropriate. The death was classed as a suicide by hanging.

Cause of death, as reported: Died by suicide. Minnesota Department of Corrections inspector Jen Pfeifer, in a state investigation review, said he hanged himself in his cell and that well-being checks and medical response were appropriate.

Reported by: Minnesota Department of Corrections detention facility inspector Jen Pfeifer (outside investigators).

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